Trying to figure out who you want to be for Halloween this year? Tired of the usual boring costumes and common themes that people wear for this annual event? Well then, why not try wearing some bold makeup looks on all hallows’ eve for 2015? With the help of our friends M.A.C. Cosmetics, trying out some dramatic makeup looks for the season of spook has never been easier.
Six makeup artists from M.A.C. from all over the world take Halloween makeup from ghoulish to glam with six transformative looks. Each of the six looks comes with a face chart complete with products to use and YouTube instructional video featuring the designing artist so it’s easy to recreate these looks at home. Maybe try the M.A.C. Halloween: Zombie designed by artist Matt King. It’s a modern take on the “walker” look through the clever use of lines and shading to create a zombie that is scary but chic. Or perhaps be a beautiful Ice Queen as demonstrated by artist Lacie Dawn using strobing techniques in iridescent and pearlized shades in cool, bluish tones. The Day of The Dead by Marissa Jade Willinsky is a fresh take on the candy skull by tracing the shape of the iconic flower and adding color in unconventional ways above and below the eye line in shades of blue, fuchsia and orange.
One of my favorites from the Halloween looks from M.A.C. is the Black Cat designed by artist Tu Dang. It’s a sexy and sophisticated version of the “cat woman” look using bold graphic lines and clever shading. M.A.C. affiliate makeup artist, Myrene Santos shows us how to get this look step by step.
Myrene started by applying a dark shade of Face and Body Foundation around the perimeter of the face (hairline, cheekbones, jawline and chin) to add contours and create the illusion of a round face similar to that of a cat.
Next, apply the lightest shade of Studio Finish Concealer on the center of face to draw attention to the eyes, nose and lips. Set the foundation and concealer with some light loose powder using a sponge or puff.
Using Fluidline in Blacktrack, play up your feline features by creating an exaggerated cat’s eye and drawing random cat stripes, whiskers and dots all over the face.
To create depth to the lines you’ve drawn, apply Eyeshadow in Carbon all over the lids and around the bridge of the nose and below the cheekbones to create angles that mimic that of a cat’s features.
Add dimension to your work of art by creating shadows and gradation with Powder Blush in Swiss Chocolate. Shade below the cat stripes and under the eyes to add warmth.
Curl your lashes and apply two coats of black mascara. Top off with a full fan of false eyelashes.
Finish the look by lining your lips with black pencil and filling them in with Matte Lipstick in Russian Red. Apply clear lip glass on the center of the lip for a wet finish.
Customers can re-create these looks on themselves by simply calling the M.A.C. store in Rustans Glorietta at 812-8265 to set an appointment with an artist for a redeemable purchase.
Makeup by Myrene Santos for M.A.C. Cosmetics; Model: Maxine Medina of PMAP
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